Vocab 2

Children born out of _______ shouldn't be made fun of.

• marriage

• marriage license

• wedlock

• home

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'wedlock' as it refers to the state of being married. Children born out of wedlock are often stigmatized, but they should not be made fun of, as this perpetuates social prejudice.

This Chinese milk tea stall is popular with film stars and the _______.

• like

• same

• similar

• such

A few political extremists _______the crowd to attack the police.

• animated

• agitated

• incited

• stirred

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'incited' because it means to provoke or stir up action, which fits the context of political extremists encouraging the crowd to attack the police. 'Agitated' and 'stirred' are less precise in this context.

The spoilt schoolboy was ________ from school for his disruptive behavior.

• dispelled

• repelled

• expelled

• compelled

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'expelled' as it means to be removed from school due to misconduct. 'Dispelled' and 'repelled' do not fit the context, while 'compelled' means forced, which is not applicable here.

I was able to do the puzzle very quickly but I seem to lose the ________ now.

• hang

• knack

• habit

• use

Answer explanation

The word 'knack' refers to a natural skill or talent for doing something, which fits the context of losing the ability to solve the puzzle quickly. The other options do not convey this specific meaning.

I am not able to go anywhere this weekend because I am up to my ___________ in work.

• neck

• nose

• head

• eyes

Answer explanation

The phrase 'up to my neck/ eyes/ ears in work' is an idiomatic expression meaning to be very busy or overwhelmed.

These men share a tendency toward balladeering that _______ me the wrong way.

• bothers

• provokes

• riles

• rubs

Answer explanation

The phrase 'rubs me the wrong way' is an idiomatic expression meaning to irritate or annoy. Among the options, 'rubs' fits this context best, while 'bothers', 'provokes', and 'riles' do not convey the same idiomatic meaning.

We had to _______ in the back of the car for an hour to find the missing keys.

• bed out

• ransack

• root around

• turn upside down

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'root around (in swh)' because it means to search through something in a disorganized way, which fits the context of looking for missing keys in the car. The other options do not convey this meaning.

He was arrested for trying to pass______ notes at the bank.

• camouflaged

• fake

• counterfeit

• fraudulent

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'counterfeit' because it specifically refers to imitation currency intended for deception. 'Fake' and 'fraudulent' are more general terms, while 'camouflaged' does not apply to notes.

When people live in such close __________ to each other, there are bound to be occasional problems

• neighborhood

• vicinity

• position

• proximity

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'proximity' as it specifically refers to being near or close to something. In the context of living closely together, 'proximity' accurately conveys the idea of closeness that can lead to occasional problems.